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• Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce: Supports Small Businesses and Helps Them Flourish

  Features, August 07, 2017

  With approximately 1,300 members, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce uses a pro-business agenda to advocate for, build, connect, and promote its members and the community as a vibrant and inviting place to live and work.

• Thomasville Center for the Arts: Focused on Building a Creative Community

  Features, July 28, 2017

  A city of approximately 18,000, Thomasville is known for its historic homes, hunting plantations, array of roses, and deep devotion to the arts. Like many cities—large and small—Thomasville has cherished a rich history of arts and culture.

• National Diving Championships Makes a Big Splash on Moultrie’s Economy

  Features, July 17, 2017

  Located in the middle of Georgia’s agricultural hub sits one of the nation’s most prestigious diving centers. The Moose Moss Aquatic Center, home to the Diving Tigers, has been part of the Moultrie and Colquitt County landscape for more than 50 years.

• Valdosta-Lowndes County Promoting an All-Star Package

  Features, July 07, 2017

  It’s a winning combination—great location, excellent facilities, and attention to details. That’s the playbook that George Page, executive director of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority (VLPRA), has been using to recruit sports tournaments to the community. Page has been representing the VLPRA at national sporting association conferences since 2012, and it's paying off.

• South Georgia Joins Forces to Serve, Support, and Strengthen Moody AFB

  Features, June 26, 2017

  In 1940, when a group of Valdosta and Lowndes County business leaders and residents began looking for a way to help in the growing war efforts, no one could have imagined the tremendous impact of their efforts 75 years later.

• University of Georgia Offers Accelerated JD and MBA Program 

  Features, July 20, 2016

  To help meet the growing demand for lawyers with business acumen, the University of Georgia now provides an opportunity for students to graduate with both a law degree (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in only three years.

• Local Businesses are Helping the Children’s Advocacy Center Move to a New Home

  Features, June 06, 2016

  The Lowndes County Children’s Advocacy Center has launched “A Moving Story” capital campaign to raise $250,000 to assist in relocating to a larger facility.

• Georgia 2030 Tour Stops in Valdosta

  Features, May 20, 2016

  The Georgia 2030 road tour rolled into Valdosta on May 17th, with Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark presenting an overview of the state’s past success, followed by guests participating in an online poll designed to help create a roadmap for Georgia’s future.

• Know the Signs of a Stroke and Act FAST

  Features, May 17, 2016

  Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) having a stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 130,000 Americans each year, this represents one out of every 20 deaths. In 2011, South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) initiated a new stroke program, which was the first of its kind south of Macon.

• Valdosta Middle School: Bridging Skills Gap in STEM Education

  Features, May 02, 2016

  It is estimated that by 2018, the U.S. will have more than 1.2 million unfilled jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career fields. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM jobs represent more than one out of every 10 jobs in the U.S. and have wages approximately twice the nation’s average. Creating a pipeline for students to engage in rigorous, relevant curriculum of academic study to advance their knowledge in STEM areas is the focus of the Valdosta Middle School STEM Academy.

• Center of Innovation for Manufacturing: Developing Partnerships to Grow Georgia’s Industries

  Features, April 27, 2016

  In an increasingly competitive global environment, Georgia’s manufacturing industry is using cutting-edge technology to develop new products for commercialization and increase the number of manufacturing-related jobs throughout the state. The Center of Innovation for Manufacturing, a program of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is using university-led research to help the manufacturing industry throughout Georgia develop new products and processes.

• Renasant Bank Hosting Annual Valdosta Shred-A-Thon Event on April 9th

  Features, April 06, 2016

  More than 15 million U.S. residents are victims of identity theft each year, with an estimated cost of financial losses totaling more than $50 billion. Protecting personal identification is a growing concern among consumers and businesses. To reduce the risk of identity theft, Renasant Bank will host the annual community Shred-A-Thon event Saturday, April 9th.

• Pearlman Cancer Center the Region’s Choice for Cancer Treatment

  Features, March 24, 2016

  Cancer does not discriminate against age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1.6 million new cancer cases are diagnosed in the U.S. annually, and more than a half-a-million deaths are associated with cancer.

• Gathering of Eagles Event at WGTC Focused on Networking, Economic Development, & Leadership

  Features, March 21, 2016

  Business leaders and community members attended the 10th annual Gathering of Eagles sponsored by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation South, Southwest Georgia Bank, Taylor Insurance, and Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority.

• Senator Isakson Tours Moody AFB and Visits with Chamber Representatives

  Features, March 10, 2016

  U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., led a Congressional Delegation to Moody Air Force Base (AFB) in Valdosta on Friday, March 4th. Senator Isakson was joined by Senator John Boozman, R-Ark., as well as top military legislative aides from the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services.

• Georgia’s Aerospace Industry Reaching New Heights

  Features, March 08, 2016

  The Centers of Innovation, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is focused on helping industries and small businesses connect, compete, and grow globally. This is the first in a series of articles focused on the Georgia Department of Economic Development Centers of Innovation, which has six centers located throughout the state: Aerospace, Agribusiness, Energy Technology, Information Technology, Logistics, and Manufacturing.

• Funertia Offers Unplugged, Uncomplicated, and Unusual Activities for All Ages

  Features, February 26, 2016

  David Schmidt is not sure when the idea came to him, but it has been swirling in his head for about a decade. Located at 1835-G Norman Drive, in Valdosta, Funertia is Schmidt’s dream to offer customers of all ages an opportunity to engage in competitive and interactive games (no electronics) in a family-friendly environment.

• Chamber Awards Dinner Recognizes Businesses and Individuals for Outstanding Achievements

  Features, February 15, 2016

  The Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce will host the 2016 Inaugural Chamber Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at the Rainwater Conference Center. The evening begins with a social hour and cash bar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards presentations.

• SGMC is Raising Awareness of Heart Disease

  Features, February 10, 2016

  Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association. February is American Heart Month, and South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) is raising awareness of heart disease with educational screening events throughout the month.

• UGA Law Students Gain Valuable Work Experience in the Atlanta Market

  Features, January 25, 2016

  Students at the University of Georgia School of Law can now earn full-time professional experience in the Atlanta market while continuing to work toward a degree from the state’s flagship institution. The Georgia Law Atlanta campus is located at the Terry College of Business Executive Education Center, across from the Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead.

• SGMC Continues to Expand Use of Surgical Robotics Systems

  Features, January 13, 2016

  The use of robotic-assisted surgery is becoming more commonplace as physicians and surgical patients are discovering benefits that include shorter hospital stays, less scarring, and faster recovery time. South Georgia Medical Center introduced the da Vinci Surgical System in 2010. The da Vinci System is a robotic-assisted procedure that provides state-of-the-art minimally invasive options for a variety of surgeries including hysterectomies, endometriosis, pelvic pain, ovary removal, and hernia repairs.

• Newnan-Coweta Chamber Recognized as National “Chamber of the Year’

  News, November 11, 2015

• Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation Focused on Supporting Student Success

  Features, October 14, 2015

  Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is focused on providing affordable college access and producing a trained workforce for businesses and industries in South Central Georgia. As educational expenses increase, more scholarships and program support through private donations are becoming more of a necessity than a luxury.

• Valdosta's Payment Processing of America Named Preferred Vendor with CheckAlt

  News, October 01, 2015

  Payment Processing of America (PPA), located in Valdosta at 100 N. Patterson Street, is now a preferred vendor with CheckAlt, a leading check processing company.

• South Georgia Banking Symposium Focused on Current and Future Banking Trends

  Features, September 29, 2015

  The Georgia Bankers Association and Valdosta State University’s Langdale College of Business Administration hosted the annual Community Bank Symposium on Sept. 17, in Valdosta State’s Student Union.

• Golf Tournament Support Children’s Advocacy Center September 25th

  News, September 23, 2015

• Valdosta Shared Office Space: Providing Professional Business Options in Downtown

  Features, September 21, 2015

  In 2005, Gino Fina renovated the historic Wisenbaker Building, located on the corner of Patterson and West Hill, into professional office space designed especially for start-ups and small businesses. Today, Valdosta Shared Office Space (SOS) has housed dozens of businesses that have grown and prospered, with some expanding into larger facilities.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Power Breakfast in Valdosta

  Features, September 15, 2015

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held one of its Regional Power events in partnership with the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Rainwater Conference Center. The breakfast forum featured Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark, who presented the Chamber’s one hundred year history through a video documentary. Though the Georgia Chamber has had several name changes in the past century, it is still focused on being the state’s leading advocate for businesses.

• Bush Wealth Management Celebrates Opening of New Office

  Features, September 14, 2015

  With a passion to provide world-class financial planning to South Georgia and the surrounding area, Stacy Bush, LPL Wealth Advisor, opened the doors of Bush Wealth Management in 2004. Now, more than a decade later, he and the Bush Wealth Management team move to new corporate offices located at 2918 N. Oak Street in Valdosta.

• Blanchard Forum Focused on Changing Leadership Culture

  Features, August 27, 2015

  More than 1,200 people packed the Columbus Convention & Trade Center for the 10thannual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Aug. 24-25. Hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, this year’s forum featured an acclaimed group of best-selling authors, leadership experts, and a social entrepreneur.

• Bush Wealth Management Provides a Unique Financial Advising Experience

  Features, August 26, 2015

  A passion to provide world-class financial planning to South Georgia and the surrounding area is what led Stacy Bush to open the doors of Bush Wealth Management in 2004. Now, over a decade in the business, Bush Wealth Management has created a brand that is devoted to not only offering professional financial guidance and investment strategies but establishing life-long relationships with their clients.

• Savannah Logistics Lunch Presents Regional Focus on Growing Trade in Perishables

  News, August 11, 2015

• Ace Electric Celebrating 40 Years of Growth

  Features, July 28, 2015

  Forty years ago, Thomas (Tom) Stalvey, Sr. started with a strong work ethic and determination to build Ace Electric, Inc., into a successful company that today performs all sizes of electrical projects throughout the Southeastern United States.

• SGRC Seeking Public Comments on 2040 Transportation Vision Plan

  Features, July 21, 2015

  The Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC) is seeking public comments on the proposed 2040 Transportation Vision Plan (TVP) for the Valdosta-Lowndes County Metropolitan Planning Organization (VLMPO). The TVP outlines the vision for transportation investment in Valdosta, Lowndes County and surrounding areas for the next 25 years.

• Guardian Pharmacy Impacting Long-Term Care in Georgia

  News, June 25, 2015

• Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Expanding Opportunities for Dual Enrollment

  Features, June 23, 2015

  Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been a leader in South Central Georgia for dual enrollment programs for many years. Students attending public or private high schools and approved home school programs in Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s 11-county service region are given an opportunity to take technical and college level courses while working toward earning a high school diploma

• Georgia Credit Unions Affiliates Host Business Leaders from Dominican Republic

  Features, June 22, 2015

  Georgia Credit Union Affiliates will host a group of business leaders from the Dominican Foundation for Social and Cooperative Development (FUNDESCOOP) in Atlanta June 22-24. The visitors represent financial and non-financial cooperatives in the Dominican Republic. Established in 2007, FUNDESCOOP is a non-profit group devoted to finding solutions to social and business needs in the Dominican Republic.

• Guardian Bank Strengthens Community Businesses Through Rapid Growth Management Seminar

  Features, June 18, 2015

  Guardian Bank was established to serve the citizens and businesses of Valdosta and Lowndes County. In partnership with the UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Valdosta State University, Guardian Bank will sponsor a Grow Manage Fund seminar on June 24th.

• Georgia GROW Green Promotes International Trade Development

  News, May 12, 2015

• New Chamber Director of Business Development Cachet Prescott Discusses Helping Businesses Succeed

  Features, April 16, 2015

  Helping business owners find entrepreneurial success is Cachet Prescott’s passion. As the new director of Business Development for the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, the Bridgeport, Conn., native is excited to help current, and future business owners achieve success.

• Nick Rudnick Received Award from Georgia Political Science Association

  News, January 16, 2015

• VSU's Dr. Williams Selected to Attend Institute for Aspiring Chief Student Affairs Officers

  News, January 09, 2015

• Adrian Taylor Named VSU’s Fall 2014 Employee of the Semester

  News, January 07, 2015

• Ken & Barbara Stanley Contribute to VSU’s Capital Campaign

  News, December 18, 2014

• Symposium Offers Valuable Information for Business Owners and Community Members

  News, December 10, 2014

• IGNITE! Campaign Showcases Valdosta State University to Prospective Students

  News, December 08, 2014

• VSU’s Bachelor of Business Administration Recognized by Human Resources MBA

  News, December 01, 2014

• VSU Recognizes International Fraud Awareness Week

  News, November 13, 2014

• Brian Haugabrook Named Among Computerworld’s 2015 Premier 100 IT Leaders

  News, November 06, 2014

• Guardian Bank Contributes to VSU’s Capital Campaign

  News, November 05, 2014

• VSU Named to List of Military Friendly Schools

  News, October 14, 2014

• Oct. 11th is Military Appreciation Day at Valdosta State University

  News, October 10, 2014

• VSU Pathways Program Allows Students to Earn a College Degree

  News, September 25, 2014

• Board of Regents Approves VSU’s New Mission Statement

  Features, August 27, 2014

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved Valdosta State University’s new mission statement during its Aug. 20 monthly board meeting. The new mission statement, proposed by VSU President William J. McKinney, was developed as part of the university’s 2013-2019 Strategic Plan and more effectively aligns with the university's reclassification from a regional to a comprehensive institution.

• VSU’s Convocation Will Focus on Student Success and Engagement

  Features, August 08, 2014

  Dr. Susan Albertine, vice president for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the Association of American Colleges and Universities will be the featured speaker at Valdosta State University's fall convocation on Monday, August 11th.

• Valdosta State Alumna Amanda K. Miliner Named Georgia Teacher of the Year

  News, June 02, 2014

• Shannon McGee Appointed VSU Director of Auxiliary Services

  News, May 29, 2014

• VSU Journalism Student Explores History of Minor League Baseball in Valdosta

  News, May 13, 2014

• Valdosta State University Honors the Converse Family

  News, May 09, 2014

• VSU Launches Institutional Identity Study

  Features, February 12, 2014

  As part of Valdosta State University’s strategic plan, an institutional identity study is being conducted to examine the university’s core strengths and to determine the best ways to communicate those strengths to the university’s key audiences.

• University Counseling Center Receives National Accreditation

  News, December 11, 2013